§ 22. Noninterference with administration
(a) Except for emergencies and for the purpose of inquiries or investigations authorized under this charter, the Board, its members, and committees shall deal with Town officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the Manager, solely through the Town Manager, and shall not give orders to any such officers or employees, either publicly or privately.
(b) Neither the Board nor any of its members or committees shall in any manner dictate the appointment or removal of any Town administrative officers or employees whom the Manager is empowered to appoint. The Board may, however, express its views fully and freely and discuss with the Manager, in open or executive session, consistent with law, anything pertaining to appointment and removal of such officers and employees.
(c) No member of the Selectboard shall attempt to control or direct the Manager in the discharge of the duties entrusted to him or her, except by vote of the Board at a duly constituted meeting. (Amended 2019, No. M-1, § 2, eff. April 19, 2019.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 24 Appendix - Municipal Charters
App § 1. Authority of citizens
App § 2. Meetings and elections
App § 5. Reconsideration of actions taken
App § 6. Board of Civil Authority
App § 7. Nomination of candidates
App § 9. Intergovernmental relations
App § 10. Elected officers; general
App § 17. Town manager; appointment; term
App § 18. Removal of the Town Manager
App § 20. Responsibilities of the Town Manager in general
App § 21. Powers and duties in particular
App § 22. Noninterference with administration
App § 23. Filling of a vacancy
App § 24. Compensation of the Town Manager
App § 35a. Bonding; Aldrich Public Library
App § 36. Meetings; open government
App § 39. Compensation and fees
App § 40. Conflict of interest
App § 42. Mergers and consolidation of municipalities